Blackpool player ratings V Shrewsbury Town: Four claim 9/10- including ex-Swansea City striker on home debut
Amos Wynn
Updated ·4-min read
We've taken a look at the performances of the Seasiders. (Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth)
Jake Beesley was hand with his second brace of the week, while Jordan Rhodes claimed his 10th goal of the season.
Kyle Joseph was also on the scoresheet, as he came off the bench for his home debut.
The result sees the Seasiders move level on points with Barnsley and Derby County, who are in sixth and seventh respectively, but have played more games than the teams above them.
There wasn't too much for Dan Grimshaw to do between the sticks. The Seasiders made an early save to deny Tom Bayliss, but other opportunities were scarce. (Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker)
Dan Grimshaw was called into action two minutes into the match, as the Blackpool keeper got down well to push away a Tom Bayliss effort.
Down the other end, it was Blackpool who claimed the opening goal of the afternoon.
Rhodes produced a superb flick into the path of Karamoko Dembele, with the former Celtic wonderkid tripped in the box.
From the penalty spot, the Huddersfield Town loanee stepped up and made no mistake, sending Marko Marosi the wrong way to claim his 10th goal of the season.
Matthew Pennington enjoyed a solid enough afternoon against his former side. During the first half, the defender almost had a goal, with a header from a corner blocked in front of goal. (Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker)
The Seasiders doubled their lead just after the half hour mark.
CJ Hamilton found space down the right side, and played the ball to Beesley at the front post.
The striker’s initial effort hit the keeper, but deflected into the net off him on the rebound, as he continued his scoring run after claiming a brace in the EFL Trophy win over Morecambe on Tuesday night.
Following the restart, Marosi made a great double save to stop Blackpool from extending their lead further.
Marvin Ekpiteta remained in Blackpool's starting 11 despite Olly Casey's availability after suspension. He certainly made a good claim for the position with a solid display. (Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth)
He initially got a hand on a shot from distance from Sonny Carey, before denying Beesley from close-range.
With just over 20 minutes remaining, Bloomfield Road was finally introduced to summer signing Joseph, who came off the bench for his home debut.
Shortly after his introduction, he made his mark, smashing the ball past the Shrews keeper to make it 3-0.
Things got even better for the Seasiders, as Beesley claimed his second of the game.
In Ollie Norburn's absense, James Husband received the captain's armband once again. He led the team well, and was a key part of the Seasiders' defensive control during the game. (Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker)
The striker did well to control a great pass through by Joseph, before taking the ball around Marosi to finish.
Here’s how the Seasiders performed:
It was a good afternoon for CJ Hamilton, who looked like a threat down the right side on a number of occasions. The wing-back played a key role in Beesley's first of the afternoon. (Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker)
Kenny Dougall was back in the starting XI following his one-match suspension.It was another commanding display from the midfielder, who is a rock in the centre of the park. (Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth)
It was a pretty bright afternoon for Sonny Carey.The midfielder brought the ball forward well, and came close to scoring with an effort from the edge of the box. He was subbed off in the 67th minute. (Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth)
Owen Dale helped to stretch the Shrewsbury defence down the left side, and enjoyed a good afternoon. (Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth)
It was another influential display from Karamoko Dembele. The attacker's quick feet won the Seasiders the penalty that got the ball rolling. He looked lively throughout and was a true creative force for the Seasiders. (Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth)
Jake Beesley was back in Blackpool's League One starting XI following his brace against Morecambe in the EFL Trophy. The striker looked threatening once again and provided good support for Jordan Rhodes. There was a touch of fortune for his goal, but he was in the right area and showed plenty of determination to find the back of the net.His second was certainly down to skill, with a great touch to control the ball, and quick feet to take it around the keeper. (Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth)
Jordan Rhodes opened the scoring for the Seasiders from the penalty spot. While he did the important job of tucking the ball away, he was also key in the build-up- playing a flick through to Karamoko Dembele, who was brought down in the box. (Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth)
Kyle Joseph scored and assisted off the bench on his home debut- not a bad impact. Good things come to those who wait, and he's certainly been forced to be patient since arriving at Bloomfield Road.His impact off the bench was a huge boost, to keep the intensity going throughout. (Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth)
Albie Morgan also made a positive impact off the bench. (Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth)
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